Manufacturing Engineering Manager (CNC / Lean / Automation)

Gramian Consulting; Montbéliard; On-site; EUR 129,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Gramian Consulting seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary function spanning manufacturing engineering, design, CNC programming, and industrialization. You will drive Lean practices, optimize processes, and oversee machinery integration while coordinating across engineering and production teams.

The role demands hands-on leadership, extensive experience in manufacturing environments, and fluency in French and English, with on-site responsibilities in Jura canton,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial production or manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing or technical management role.
• Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering, design, and programming teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of production processes and manufacturing methodologies.
• Lead the industrialization of new products and integration of new production capabilities.
• Coordinate technical activities across process engineering, applications, and production teams.
• Implement and optimize Lean manufacturing practices.
• Lead the selection, procurement, installation, and integration of new machinery and automated systems.
• Design and improve production workflows and shop-floor layouts.
• Oversee CNC programming and machining-process optimization.
• Manage complex technical and industrial projects from planning through implementation.
• Support long-term improvements in productivity, quality, precision, and manufacturing capacity.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CNC programming

Team leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Industrialization

Project management

Machinery integration

Process optimization

Job description

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

About The Role

Our client is an established industrial manufacturer specializing in high-precision mechanical components and engineered production systems. The organization combines advanced machining, manufacturing engineering, and continuous-improvement practices to support complex industrial applications.

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary technical function spanning manufacturing engineering, design, CNC programming, and industrialization. The role combines team leadership, Lean manufacturing, production process optimization, machinery integration, CNC expertise, and technical project management.

CONTRACT: Permanent, full-time

LOCATIONS: On-site, Jura canton, Switzerland

PROCESS: Initial qualification followed by client interviews

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering, design, and programming teams
• Drive continuous improvement of production processes and manufacturing methodologies
• Lead the industrialization of new products and integration of new production capabilities
• Coordinate technical activities across process engineering, applications, and production teams
• Implement and optimize Lean manufacturing practices
• Lead the selection, procurement, installation, and integration of new machinery and automated systems
• Design and improve production workflows and shop-floor layouts
• Oversee CNC programming and machining-process optimization
• Manage complex technical and industrial projects from planning through implementation
• Support long-term improvements in productivity, quality, precision, and manufacturing capacity

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in industrial production or manufacturing engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or technical management role
• Strong practical experience implementing and improving Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Hands-on experience with the procurement and integration of machinery, automation, and specialized tooling
• Strong experience designing production workflows and manufacturing layouts
• Technical expertise in CNC programming
• Practical experience with lathes, milling machines, grinding, or comparable precision-machining equipment
• Fluent French and English